An Ohio man who bought T206 cards, had phony signatures added and sold them at auction, is now in trouble with the feds.
Modern Sports Card News
Sports Card Release Calendar: 5/18/22 – 5/31/22
A roundup of some of the sports card boxes set to make their way to market before the end of May.
Sports Memorabilia News
Curry’s Autographed “Craig Sager Shoes” Up for Auction
A special pair of shoes worn by Steph Curry in tribute to late TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager will raise money for the SagerStrong Foundation.
Business News
Topps Inks Vladimir Guerrero to Partnership Deal
Look for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to take on a bigger presence at Topps, after the Blue Jays star agreed to a long-term deal.
Industry News
Roster Set as NFLPA Rookie Premiere Event Returns to LA
The list of players who will be prominently featured on 2022 rookie cards is out as the NFLPA’s Rookie Premiere returns to Los Angeles.
Around the Hobby
Wheatland Auction Opens with Plenty of Variety
From lower grade pre-War icons to dozens of post-War Hall of Famers and autographs, the new Wheatland Auctions catalog runs the gamut.
- TTM This Week: HOF Signers; Cards Hockey Players Won’t Sign; Sooz and Les on the Show
- Notes: ’96 Tiger Putter to Auction; Logoman LeBron Winners; COVID vs Cardboard; Grading Numbers, More
- Renaldo Wynn Q&A: Signing in South Bend, Chicago Sports, Rookie Card Growls
- Notes: Topps Dynamic Duals a Quick Sellout; Goudey Greats; Fanatics Seeks Identity
Shop Talk
What’s Hot: Pearl Jam, a Visit to Upper Deck and the Top Selling Boxes
Two recent baseball releases lead the way as Mike returns from a road trip to tally up the top selling products in the shop.
Editor’s Blog
Notes: 1/1 Curry Rookie; Jackie, Jack Photos Sell; Fenway Show; NSCC Dealer Alert
One of only two 1/1 Steph Curry rookie cards produced is up for auction; two vintage images pace the sports side of RMY’s photo auction; a video from the Fenway Park card show…and some important info for NSCC dealers.
- Notes: LeBron Logoman Pulled; Long Lost Collection Boomerangs Back; Writer Thanks Mom for Keeping His Cards
- Notes: MJ’s All-Star Credential; Home Run Ball Kindness; Faster Topps NOW Cards?; Big Morant Sale
- Notes: Dusty’s Rookie Card Pricing; Signed Cobb T206 to Auction; Grading Numbers; Durant Playoff Jersey
- K-Mart Stores Were Once a Card Collector’s Paradise
Popular Stories
Spectacular Find of 1930s Goudey Cards Includes Lajoies, Ruth, Gehrig
Descendants of a former Goudey Gum employee have struck gold for the second time, with the discovery of a fresh batch of minty 1930s baseball cards including Ruth, Gehrig and two rare Nap Lajoie cards.
- CSG Launches Perfect 10 Grade, Label
- PSA Opens Unlimited Economy Submissions; Updates Backlog
- Notes: Ohio Shop Burglar Thwarted; TN Man Charged with Mail Theft, More
- TTM This Week: Artis Gilmore, Autograph Successes and More Stuff Players Won’t Sign
- Stack Of W600 Cabinet Cards On Block In Heritage Auctions Sale
- 12 Sports Collecting Myths
- California Mechanic Builds 1996-97 Topps Chrome Basketball Masterpiece
- TTM This Week: The eBay Market; Players Who Won’t Sign Certain Cards; Mail Successes
- eBay Expands Authenticity Guarantee Service, Partners With PSA On High-End Graded Cards
- Kobe Bryant Rookie Playoff Jersey Revealed; Could Bring $3M-$5M
- How Leaf vs Manning Draft Debate Fueled Sports Card Hobby in 1998
- Notes: PSA Backlog Update; Stolen Cards Returned 25 Years Later; Fanatics Auction
- Old House Held Small Treasure Trove of Baseball Greats
- Trimmed T206 Wagner Card Nets $1.5 Million in $19 Million REA Sale
- Second Bill Russell Jersey Sells for Over $1 Million
- Feds Charge 3 in Art, Sports Memorabilia Forgery Ring
- Brady’s Retirement Move Cost Another Fan Big Bucks, But She’s Proceeding with Auction
- Never Give Up: Hall of Famer’s Jersey Surfaces 17 Years Later
- Notes: Starting Lineup Figures to Return; Wawa Selling Topps Cards; $500K Vlad Jr. Card
- NYC Collectors Night Event Offered Stories, Discussion, Show and Tell